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2000 FORD THUNDERBIRD

4.6L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor595Torque565Fluid6DTC724Battery1Maintenance0Recalls0
P0238moderate severityPowertrain

Turbocharger/Supercharger Boost Sensor A Circuit High

on 2000 Ford Thunderbird 4.6L V8 · FWD

What this code means

High voltage from boost sensor A.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • False high boost reading

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Short to power
  • Faulty sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power

Repair notes

Repair or replace sensor.

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